CMT CMT Cremation & Alternative Disposition

Question 1

What is the typical temperature range inside a cremation retort during the primary chamber combustion phase?

Accepted Answer

1,400°F to 1,800°F (760°C to 982°C)

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500°F to 800°F (260°C to 427°C)

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2,200°F to 2,500°F (1,204°C to 1,371°C)

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900°F to 1,100°F (482°C to 593°C)

Question 2

What are the remaining bone fragments called after the cremation process is complete?

Accepted Answer

Cremated remains (cremains) or calcined bone fragments

Answer

Ashes

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Residual tissue

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Silica powder

Question 3

Before a cremation can legally begin in most US states, what document must be obtained?

Accepted Answer

Authorization for cremation from the legally authorized next-of-kin AND a cremation permit from the medical examiner or registrar

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Only the death certificate

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Only the family's verbal consent

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A notarized will

Question 4

What is the function of the secondary (afterburner) chamber in a cremation retort?

Accepted Answer

To combust gases, smoke, and particulates from the primary chamber to reduce emissions

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To hold the cremated remains after processing

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To preheat the body before primary combustion

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To cool the cremated remains before processing

Question 5

How long does a standard adult cremation typically take in a modern cremation retort?

Accepted Answer

2 to 3 hours

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30 minutes

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8 to 10 hours

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24 hours

Question 6

What piece of equipment is used to process (grind) calcified bone fragments into the uniform powder that families receive?

Accepted Answer

Cremulator (processor)

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Cremation retort

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Trocar

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Aspirator